TDM 1874 Brewery's Seitenqlay Store Celebrates Its First Anniversary, Yokohama Brewery Under the Elevated Tracks
TDM 1874 Brewery's Seitenqlay store in Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa, announced on Instagram that it has reached its first anniversary. The brewery, which traces its roots to a liquor wholesaler founded in 1874, marks one year since establishing itself under the elevated tracks at Seitenqlay.
Hop BroToday we're talking about the first anniversary of the Seitenqlay store. TDM 1874 Brewery has spent a solid year operating under the elevated tracks between Tennocho Station and Hoshikawa Station on the Sotetsu Main Line.
MugiWait, a brewery under the tracks!? Brewing beer under a train line sounds like a secret base, and that's so exciting!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's not just a secret base - it's a brewery and beer bar. And because TDM 1874 Brewery traces its roots to a liquor wholesaler founded in 1874, it has a very deep background.
MugiA liquor wholesaler's roots? What does that even mean! So you're saying a long-standing family business is connected to today's craft beer?
Hop BroExactly. Building on a history rooted in Yokohama, they now use hops and malt carefully selected from around the world to serve beer brewed on site.
MugiWow! Hops I get, but what's malt? A specialized term just came flying in out of nowhere!
Hop BroMalt is basically malted grain. It's grain that has been germinated to bring out flavor, and it becomes the foundation of beer's taste. That's why even the same craft beer can have completely different aromas and richness.
MugiI see! So this is a place where you can taste it fresh, which is the best part. It's great that you can enjoy everything from the brewing process, almost like a factory tour!
Hop BroExactly. The store introduction page also emphasizes that you can enjoy the beer made at Seitenqlay right there on the spot. Locals can drop in casually, and beer lovers get a thrill just from seeing the equipment.
MugiA first anniversary isn't just a celebration, it's also proof that the place has taken root in the community. A shop this interesting under the tracks in Yokohama makes me want to know what the next pint will be!
Hop BroExactly. In addition to the Tokaichiba main shop, the Seitenqlay location is also growing in presence, so this is definitely a right-now-I-want-to-go-drink-there kind of story.
A Milestone for the Brewery at Yokohama's Seitenqlay
On April 23, TDM 1874 Brewery posted on Instagram to celebrate the first anniversary of its Seitenqlay store. The Seitenqlay location is a craft beer brewery and beer bar in the elevated-track complex "Seitenqlay," which stretches between Tennocho Station and Hoshikawa Station on the Sotetsu Main Line, and it opened in April 2025.
TDM 1874 Brewery, which operates the store, traces its roots to a liquor wholesaler founded in Yokohama in 1874. At the Seitenqlay location, visitors can enjoy freshly brewed beer made on site with carefully selected hops and malt from around the world. By making the most of its setting under the tracks, the integration of brewery and dining space has become a distinctive appeal unique to this location.
The store's introduction page highlights the chance to taste the beer produced at Seitenqlay as "freshly made." Located in Hodogaya, Yokohama, it is a place where locals can drop in casually, while also being an intriguing spot for craft beer fans because the brewing equipment is visible.
The first anniversary is more than just a commemorative date; it also marks a moment showing that the business has become accepted by the local community. In addition to its main Tokaichiba location, TDM 1874 Brewery also carries out in-house brewing at the Seitenqlay store, increasing its presence in Yokohama's craft beer scene.
Going forward, attention will remain on what kind of pints it will continue to deliver together with the new urban district of Seitenqlay.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we're talking about the first anniversary of the Seitenqlay store. TDM 1874 Brewery has spent a solid year operating under the elevated tracks between Tennocho Station and Hoshikawa Station on the Sotetsu Main Line.
MugiWait, a brewery under the tracks!? Brewing beer under a train line sounds like a secret base, and that's so exciting!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's not just a secret base - it's a brewery and beer bar. And because TDM 1874 Brewery traces its roots to a liquor wholesaler founded in 1874, it has a very deep background.
MugiA liquor wholesaler's roots? What does that even mean! So you're saying a long-standing family business is connected to today's craft beer?
Hop BroExactly. Building on a history rooted in Yokohama, they now use hops and malt carefully selected from around the world to serve beer brewed on site.
MugiWow! Hops I get, but what's malt? A specialized term just came flying in out of nowhere!
Hop BroMalt is basically malted grain. It's grain that has been germinated to bring out flavor, and it becomes the foundation of beer's taste. That's why even the same craft beer can have completely different aromas and richness.
MugiI see! So this is a place where you can taste it fresh, which is the best part. It's great that you can enjoy everything from the brewing process, almost like a factory tour!
Hop BroExactly. The store introduction page also emphasizes that you can enjoy the beer made at Seitenqlay right there on the spot. Locals can drop in casually, and beer lovers get a thrill just from seeing the equipment.
MugiA first anniversary isn't just a celebration, it's also proof that the place has taken root in the community. A shop this interesting under the tracks in Yokohama makes me want to know what the next pint will be!
Hop BroExactly. In addition to the Tokaichiba main shop, the Seitenqlay location is also growing in presence, so this is definitely a right-now-I-want-to-go-drink-there kind of story.
